Top-rated Online gambling sites in Belize

There are very few historical records relating to early gambling activities in Belize. However, historians believe that organized gambling started during the early colonial period, between 1506 and 1862.

The country was declared as part of the Spanish Empire during that time. The Spanish did not settle in the territory because it had little resources and the Yucatan tribes were too hostile. However, the Spanish had already introduced some form of organized gambling before leaving the region, marking the earliest recorded form of gambling in Belize.

After the Spanish colonialists left, English pirates regularly visited the now Belizean coast. That led to a permanent British settlement, known as Belize District. All that brought about the English culture in Belize, part of which included gambling.

Gambling nowadays in Belize

There are three major casinos in Belize, the Golden Princess in the Corozal Free Zone Area, Princess Hotel in Belize City, and Palace Casino in San Pedro. However, what shakes the gambling industry in Belize are the online casinos.

Online casinos in Belize have been operating legally under regulations for more than 20 years, thanks to the Computer Wagering Licensing Act passed and adopted in 1995.

There was an important amendment to the Computer Wagering Licensing Act in 2004, which changed the online casino licensing fee from BZ$1,000,000 to BZ$30,000. That made it much easier for online casino operators to acquire licenses, contributing to the high number of platforms available to Belizean punters.

Another significant amendment to enhance online gambling in the country required all casinos that wanted to be part of the Belize-licensed local online gambling industry to have customer support centers within the country's territory. Despite all the laws and regulations, the Belizean government is too lax regarding taking action on online casinos or punters who do not abide by the rules.

Slots - Slots are the most popular games in Belize, offered by nearly all the major online casinos. Slots are that popular because they are easy to play.

All a player needs to do is pull the virtual lever and wait to see if the spin wins. The cost of each spin is relatively tiny compared to the possible winnings, especially in progressive slots.

Poker - Poker is also top-rated among Belizean players. One of the reasons behind the popularity is the game offers good chances of winning significant amounts.

Punters also get to play against other players instead of the dealer. However, the game is not recommended for new punters as it relies more on strategies and skill than luck.

Blackjack - Blackjack is among the simplest casino card games. Many Belizeans love the game because it has relatively good odds, with most casinos having a house edge of only 1%. The gameplay is easy to understand, making it a good choice for newcomers.

Dice - Dice games have recently gained popularity in online casinos in Belize. That is partly because of how easy they are to play. Players only need to roll the virtual dice, and the outcome determines whether it is a win or loss.